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Transportation

Automobile Skills Testing
 
Skills Test Study Guide
Information about residency verification and the skills test from the Secretary of State office.
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Skills Testing Info
For your convenience, a PDF document with all the information on this page is available for download.
 
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Where
Kalamazoo RESA is located at 1819 East Milham, Portage MI 49002 (between Portage Road and Lovers Lane).
 
Scheduling
Road tests are by appointment. Morning appointments are available weekdays and weekends. Weekday afternoon appointments are limited. Mr. Rank, the examiner, instructs drivers education with EZ Way and cannot test clients that he has provided "behind the wheel" training.  If you are interested in an appointment, please call 250-9290, Monday- Friday from 8:00-4:00. We do not offer rental vehicles.
 
Cost
Kalamazoo RESA charges $40.00 for the automobile skills test appointment. The $40.00 fees must be paid a minimum of 2 business days prior to your appointment. Fees are non refundable unless canceling a minimum of 48 hours in advance of your appointment.

Policy
It is your responsibility to come prepared for the test. Please read the following information.
bullet Late arrival to your appointment can result in a loss of fees and forfeit of your appointment.

bullet No refund is available if your documents or vehicle do not meet state requirements, or if you are not eligible to road test. Under these circumstances you can reschedule one make up appointment for an additional $20 fee.

bullet You must cancel a minimum of 48 hours prior to your appointment for a full credit toward a future appointment. For your convenience, voice mail is available 24 hours a day at 250-9290 to record your cancellation message.

bullet The road test generally takes 50-60 minutes to complete. Examiners will contact you by phone if your appointment is canceled due to poor weather conditions. 
 
Under age 18 and have completed Segment One and Segment Two courses, you must:
bullet Bring a parent or legal guardian during the road skills test. No additional passengers are permitted.

bullet Bring your validated Level 1 Michigan Driver’s License dated at minimum 180 days.

bullet Bring your Segment 2 Driver's Education course Certificate of Completion.

bullet Bring a vehicle which has a back seat with functioning seat belts for the parent/guardian safety.
 
bullet Bring photo identification if available.
 
Age 18 or older and have not previously been licensed in Michigan or any other state or country, you must:
bullet Practice driving on a TIP issued from the Secretary of State office for a minimum of 30 days (unless waived and stamped by the Secretary of State)

bullet Bring photo identification if available. (ex. School, work or discount club identification)

bullet Bring your valid TIP and current proof of insurance and registration for your vehicle.

bullet Only the examiner and applicant may ride in the vehicle during the exam (except for interpreters). Interpreters must bring their license with photo identification to the appointment.
 
All applicants must bring the following:
bullet A vehicle with current proof of insurance and registration.
bullet A vehicle that is in safe working order. The test vehicle should be one you are familiar with and used during your practice sessions. The examiner may stop the test for equipment defects if the defects are specifically prohibited by law, or if the condition of the vehicle would endanger the safety of its occupants.
 
Some of the equipment that will be checked at your appointment includes:

bullet Brakesbullet Safety belt(s)
bullet Exhaust system (muffler)bullet Speedometer
bullet Hornbullet Springs
bullet Washersbullet Mirrors
bullet Wipersbullet Windshield
bullet Tiresbullet Lug nuts (missing or loose)
bullet Exterior lights - low beams, taillights, brakes, turn signals for all vehicles. In addition, the center brake light for vehicles manufactured after 1986. 

 
 
To schedule an appointment please call 269.250-9290 Monday – Friday from 8:00-4:00.
Voice mail is available 24 hours a day for your convenience.
Or email your contact information to dthompson@kresa.org

 
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